Coaches

Ottavio Boron (Occy) - Head Coach, Director

Director of Tournament Tennis for the past 30 years and developed a coaching program that involves pupils and coaches. 

I played my junior tennis in Melbourne and traveled to play the ITF junior circuit in Italy and went on to play the French circuit for a few years after. 

I have been coaching for the past 30 years and established a great rapport with the children and their parents that I coach.

I am a Tennis Australia qualified Club Professional/Advanced Coach and a registered member of Tennis Australia.

Another Tournament Tennis staff member even endorsed by Rafa himself. If you see me driving around give me a beep!!

Coaches

Michael Burke

Michael has been a pupil all the way through his junior career at Coatesville Tc under Ottavio reaching the highest level in MJDTA winning section 1. He now coaches and has been with us since 2010. He has a great knowledge and understanding of the game along with a great rapport with kids. Michael has completed a Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach Qualification Course & Personal Training. He excels at instructing and motivating his pupils. Still playing competitively at a high level he is currently playing Pennant at Coatesville TC.

George Nalbandis

George commenced coaching for Tournament Tennis in 2009. He has developed into a competent and understanding Coach. George has the ability to instill confidence in his pupils, understanding the Coaching Program and the benefits it has for all clients. George coaches in all Programs from Hot Shots Tennis through to Shared and Private lessons. George is part of the Coaching Team and hopes one day to become a Club Professional Tennis Australia Coach.

James Oklander.

James has played at a national level, including Grade 1 Mens Pennant as well as having competed in several national tournaments. James has completed his Tennis and Personal Trainer qualification. James has a thorough understanding of what is needed to take a junior players game to the next level through his personal experience of playing and coaching a variety of state players.

Jack Callaghan

Jack has played all his juniors through Coatesville TC and has been coached by Tournament Tennis. His highlight was winning Section 1 Moorabbin District Juniors back in 2010. He continues to play Competition at Coatesville TC. Jack coaches in all Programs from Mini Tennis through to Shared and Private lessons. Jack is part of the Coaching Team with Tournament Tennis.

Lindsay Newby

Coach Lindsay has played all his juniors through Tournament Tennis and now competes in Pennant for Coatesville TC. Lindsay has a great passion and understanding of the game of tennis and what it takes to get the best out of each player in an active and engaging way.

Ben Reese

Coach Ben has a passion for tennis and teaching all ages fundamental skills for sport and life. Ben connects with all kids on his court and excels at making kids feel comfortable and creating a great learning environment.

Daniel De La Cruz

Coach Daniel has played all his juniors through Tournament Tennis and achieved great results as a player winning Section 1 as the No1 player in the team. Daniel now wants to give back and teach the next players to grow and improve just as he did through his own tennis journey.

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